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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.04, 22,506.39 and 13,547.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.04, 22,506.39 and 13,547.88 is: 20,280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.04 : 22,506.39 = 13,547.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.04/22,506.39 = 13,547.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.04x = 22,506.39 × 13,547.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.04x = 304,913,870.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,913,870.95/15,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.22

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